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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) expresses its deep condolences upon the loss of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic accident,” remarks Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, UN agency’s Council President. “Any accident or incident resulting in loss of life is always of great concern to …
The Council of ICAO, during its 216th Session, has made another set of important decisions toward the timely implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Agreement was reached for the operationalization of TAB (Technical Advisory Body), a group of experts nominated by States with a mandate to make recommendations to the Council, regarding “eligible emissions …
Overland Airways COO Calls For More Action Promotes Competency and Capacity Building Among Women In commemoration of the International Women’s Day and to support ICAO’s Young Aviation Professionals Programme, Mrs. Aanu Benson, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Overland Airways Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines has called for increased women participation in the aviation industry. Mrs. Benson notes that the industry …
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recently affirmed that Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing air transport markets is predicated on a deepening of regional cooperation and investment toward the implementation of ICAO’s strategic plans, standards, and other guidance materials. As air connectivity is a crucial catalyst for local and global development, the realization of traffic growth …
Global measures to address aviation’s environmental impact were agreed at a meeting of the two hundred and fifty experts of ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), which concluded recently. Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the Council of ICAO, recognized that “In the 35 years since the CAEP was established, the scope of work and the technical areas which …
Caption: Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA SG (right) meets Hon. Jean Ernest Ngalle Bibehe (left), Minister of Transport of the Republic of Cameroon, ahead of 51st AFRAA AGA and Summit in Yaoundé, Cameroon from 24-26 November 2019 The Secretary General of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, recently met the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Cameroon, Honourable Jean Ernest …
By Roland Ohaeri Airports’ New Exciting Challenges The airports industry in Africa faces perhaps its most tasking but promising moment in history. African airports, alongside other aviation sectors are transiting into a liberalized air transport market, which will unleash a new level of competition and demand upgrade in overall airport service quality as passengers and users get more discerning. Unlike …
According to the 2018 Safety Report released by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Nigeria ranks among States with above 60% Effective Implementation of the critical safety elements under the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). Besides, Nigeria has renewed its Category 1 certificate of the United States, and continues to successfully renew this category 1. Nigeria has continued to …
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has taken delivery of another consignment of critical spare parts required for the continuous service and operation of the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON). The consignment which was cleared at the Apapa Port in Lagos from Thales Group, in France include MES1 1400A power supply modules, control units and other critical units that …
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, announce that its FBO facility in Lagos, Nigeria, has achieved the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH) Stage I accreditation. The facility becomes ExecuJet’s eleventh FBO worldwide to be recognised with the accolade, signifying the operator’s universal approach to outstanding safety management and service. Victor Mgbachi, FBO Manager, Lagos, ExecuJet, says: “We are …
